Top tips from real-life brides

Written by Bride De Force on 12-11-2012

Who better to take advice from than a recent bride? So, with this in mind, I have compiled a top ten 'real bride top tips' list to help you to achieve your perfect wedding.

1. Try not to obsess about the weather in the run-up to the wedding day. You can ruin the excitement by worrying what the weather will be like and checking hundreds of different weather forecasts. There's no point, there's absolutely nothing you can do to change it and the weirdest thing is - on the day you really don't care! Abbie

2. Create the best version of yourself and stay true to our own style. Kelly

3. Try not to get stressed out with family members. It’s hard to remember that they are looking forward to this day almost as much as you and just want to help. Try and be as diplomatic as possible with interfering parents. Alex

4. Make the most of your day as it really does fly by and no matter what goes wrong, there is nothing you can do on the day. Catherine

5. Don't lose sight of why you are getting married in the first place. Rachel

6. Make sure your photo session is really organized and timing is kept to a minimum. The photos part can easily take over an hour if you're not careful, and you'll miss out on spending time with your guests and enjoying the atmosphere. Becky

7. Try and have a quiet moment together with a nice glass of champagne. Catriona

8. Stop looking for inspiration online at least three months prior to your wedding, otherwise you'll go crazy trying to fit in yet another cool detail you just found! Anita

9. Leave more time to get ready than you think so you have time for photographs. Gill

10. Force yourself to eat on the day. I was so nervous/excited that I didn’t remember to eat but wish I had later on as the champagne went slightly to my head! Chloe